Run.

As you know I am trying hard to start seriously running again. I am a book dork, so of course I would buy books on running. B thinks it's hilarious that I would buy a book on running, he doesn't understand that their is more to it then you think. So I bought The Idiots Guide to Running and Bill Rodgers Lifetime Running Guide. Bill Rodgers has written both of these. The books are awesome because he makes you feel that anything you do, even if it's just walking or running for a couple of minutes makes a difference. He has a walk/run combination plan that I have been meaning to try, but haven't really committed to as of yet. So far I've wanted to just walk and run a little to get used to the neighborhood, my shoes, and pushing Clara in one of the most bulky strollers that have ever been made for a baby. The thing is HEAVY! So this week I am going to try and do the running plan that's in the book, heavy stroller and all. First thing first I need to build my endurance, and get used to hills, because this neighborhood is really hilly. I look forward to being able to run without feeling like I'm dying and to be able to run a least a mile by the first of the year. I want to reap the benefits of running for my body, but also for my mind. Being outside and walking around the neighborhood gives me a sense of calm that I don't usually have in my day to day life. I also really enjoy spending the time outside with C. because I know she benefits from it too. So for Christmas I'm asking for a jogging stroller from Target, and maybe I can squeeze some good running shoes out of Santa Claus.